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FINDINGS OF FACT AND DECISION
STATE OF VERMONT
COUNTY OF CHITTENDEN
CITY OF SOUTH BURLINGTON
Re: Preliminary plat application #SD-02-54 of Chase Properties and Development to
construct a 20,300 square foot general office building, Bowdoin Street.
On the 6 h of August 2002, the South Burlington Development Review Board approved
the request of Chase Properties and Development seeking preliminary plat approval
under Section 203 of the South Burlington Subdivision Regulations based on the
following findings:
1) This project consists of constructing a 20,300 square foot general office building on 3.13
acres.
2) The owner of record is Summer Ice Joint Venture.
3) This project located on Bowdoin Street lies within the Industrial Open Space District,
Hinesburg Road- North/ View Protection Overlay District, and Conservation Open
Space District. The property is bounded on the north and east by undeveloped land, on
the south by a proposed public street, and on the west by a private road.
4) Access/Circulation: Access to the subdivision is provide by a proposed public street
known as Swift Street Extension. Bowdoin Street is approved as a private street which
connects with Swift Street Extension. Access into Lot #4 is provided via a single 24
foot wide curb cut off Bowdoin Street. Circulation on site is adequate.
5) Lot Coverage/Setbacks: The proposed building coverage is 14.9% (maximum allowed
is 30%). The proposed overall coverage is 49. 1 %(maximum allowed is 50%). The
front yard coverage along Swift Street Extension is 3.1% (maximum allowed is 30%).
Front yard coverage on Bowdoin Street is proposed at 10.4 % (maximum allowed is
30%).
All setbacks requirements are met.
6) Height: The property is located within the Hinesburg Road- North/ View Protection
Overlay District. The applicant proposes the building not to exceed the elevation of 370
feet above mean sea level. The building cannot exceed an elevation of 412 feet above
mean sea level.
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7) Landscaping_ The minimum landscaping requirement, based on building costs, is
$16,220 which is being met. Proposed plantings include norway maple and japanese
barberry. These are invasive and should not be used. The applicant should seek
alternatives to these two species.
8) CO District/wetland buffer: The plan does not show the required C.O. District/ wetland
buffer around a delineated wetland on the site. It appears a portion of the building and
parking areas encroach into the buffer area. The Board has the authority to allow this
encroachment if the criteria under Section 3.503 (a)-(e) of the zoning regulations are not
adversely affected.
At sketch review the applicant was advised by the DRB to provide and assessment of
the functions and values of the wetland for review. A report was provided.
9) Natural Resources Committee: The NRC reviewed the project at their July 1, 2002
meeting and is requesting the DRB to ask for Technical Review of the delineated
wetland and the associated wetland complex found on Lot 4 and the adjacent area.
10) Parking:_ The parking requirement is 81 spaces. The sketch plan shows 120 spaces, five
(5) are handicap accessible. A bike rack should be shown on the plan.
11) Traffic: ITE estimates the general office space will generate 102 vte's during the P.M.
peak hour. The applicant should expect to pay road impact fees.
12) Li htin : The applicant should provide cut sheets detailing the height, type and wattage
of all proposed exterior lighting for review by the DRB. All fixtures should be
downcasting and shielded.
13) South Burlington City E ineer: Please review comments from the city engineer
concerning the road network for this project.
14) Dumpster: The applicant is proposing a screened dumpster storage area located on the
eastern side of the building.
DECISION AND CONDITIONS
Based on the above Findings of Fact, the South Burlington Development Review Board
approved preliminary plat application SD-02-54 of Chase Properties and Development, to
construct a 20,300 square foot general office building, as depicted on a seven (7) page set
of plans, page C 1 entitled "Office Building Lot 4 Meadowland Business Park So.
Burlington, Vt 05403" prepared by Neagley and Chase Construction Company, dated
3/20/02, with a last revised date of 6/28/02, with the following stipulations:
1) All previous approvals and stipulations which are not superseded by this approval
shall remain in effect.
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2) The plat plans shall be revised prior to final plat submittal as follows:
a) The landscape plan shall be revised with alternative species to Norway maple, and
Japanese barberry.
3) The applicant shall submit cut sheets for all exterior lighting with the final plat
submittal.
4) For the purpose of calculating road impact fees under the South Burlington Impact Fee
Ordinance, the Development Review Board estimates that the general office will
generate 102 vehicle trip ends during the P. M. peak hour.
5) The applicant shall post a landscape bond prior to permit issuance in an amount of
$16,220. This bond shall remain in effect for three (3) years to assure that the
landscaping has taken root and has a good chance of surviving.
6) The issue of encroachment into the C.O. District/ wetland buffer shall be determined
at final plat.
7) The final plat application shall be submitted within 12 months.
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Chair or -Clerk Date
South Burlington Development Review Board
Please Note: You have the right to appeal this decision to the Vermont Environmental Court, pursuant to
24 V S.A. § 4471 and V.R.C.P. 76, in writing, within 30 days of the date this decision is issued. The fee is
$150.00. If you fail to appeal this decision, your right to challenge this decision at some future time may be
lost because you waited too long. You will be bound by the decision, pursuant to 24 V.S.A. § 4472(d)
(exclusivity of remedy; finality).
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